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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 237.48 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 237.48 and 147.80 is: 220.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 237.48 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/237.48 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 237.48 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 35,099.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,099.54/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.64

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